Science Day with Jefferson Lab!

This is a completed event.

Description:

A day of fun science activities and a great opportunity to meet students from other school divisions who are also deaf or hard of hearing.

Special features: Jefferson Lab Science Educator, Brita Hampton as instructor; Jennifer McDonald of Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will show equipment from the Technical Assistance Program (alerting devices, special telephones, etc. for the home) for families.

For students grades 4 through 8 who are deaf or hard of hearing from any school in Virginia. Students are welcome to bring 1 sibling in same age group to science event.

General Agenda for Saturday, May 21, 2016

9:30     Families should arrive at VSDB, 104 VSDB Dr, Staunton, VA where the student/sibling will be signed in by parent/caregiver. (The name of the building and room number will be sent with your confirmation of registration.)

10:00    Student/sibling will participate in science activities with Brita Hampton, Science Educator of Jefferson Labs, volunteers, and others.

Parents are free to explore Staunton while the students are involved in Science activities.

12:00     Students will be provided with lunch; immediate family members are welcome to join for lunch!

1:00       Students will complete science activities and have time to reflect on their experiences.

1:30       All parents return to VSDB and are invited to join students at 1:30 for a special presentation by the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH). Jennifer McDonald of VDDHH will be exhibiting equipment from the TAP (Technical Assistance Program). These are alerting devices for homes, including special alarm clocks and telephones for people who don’t hear well. Students will join their families for the TAP exhibit.

2:30       Activities/exhibit ends; adjournment.

Date(s):


5/21/2016 9:30 AM ET - 5/21/2016 2:30 PM ET

Location(s):

104 VSDB Drive
Staunton, VA

Contact(s):

Dr. Debbie Pfeiffer
(540) 414-5249
debbie.pfeiffer@vsdb.k12.va.us

Tag(s):

Curriculum/Instructional Methods Elementary Hearing Impairment Parent/Family Preschool Professional Resources Science